Butler Church of the NazarenePastor Chris and Melanie Easton will present special music at the Sunday service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.A caravan dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday. All caravaners, family, friends and adults are welcome.

Christ Community United MethodistChrist Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will begin a new study group called "The Death of the Messiah" beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday. The group will be led by the Rev. Howard Burrell.The adult Sunday school class will study "Three Simple Rules for Christian Living" beginning Sunday. Sign up in the church lobby or call 724-287-4462 so that books can be orderedThe Covenant Food Cupboard is seeking donations of cereal for March.For more information, contact Ellen Kracht at 742-865-9902.

Christ's Outreach Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will begin its Alabaster campaign this week. Participants should pick up a box at either of the church entrances. All funds collected will go to missionary expenses.Sunday will be Family and Fellowship Sunday. Sunday school will meet in the gymnasium for pastries and activities.Children's mission books are available from Marilyn Mensch Sunday mornings.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. Sunday's sermon will be on living richly.Candy collection for the Kids Great Eggadventure will begin Sunday.The church is collecting paper products this month for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank.For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday.The Rev. Paul Wierman will lead the Seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

First BaptistA chapel program and pastor appreciation luncheon for pastors of First Baptist Christian School students is set for 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St. The chapel service in the church sanctuary will be followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Baptist Youth Center.Men and boys from the church are invited to a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the BYC.Women of the church and their guests are invited to Tuesday's meetings of the Women's Missionary Fellowship in the BYC. Darlyne Hughes will discuss Jerusalem at both sessions. Janet White will be the hostess for the 9:30 a.m. session and Peggy Steele will host the 7 p.m. session.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will hold a Concerned Women for Missions meeting at 7 p.m. today.The Lord's Supper will be observed Sunday.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will be participating in Lenten services, the first to be at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Tom Pierotti will be preaching.

First United MethodistFirst United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will hold weekly Lenten services at 6 p.m. Wednesday evenings.Glade Run United Presbyterian Communion will be celebrated at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The worship planning team will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The Meals on Wheels board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Women's Discovery group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Anyone who plays a musical instrument and would like to join the choir for the Easter anthem should contact Jeff at 724-282-3707.The South Butler Community Meals on Wheels program that operates out of Glade Run Church is looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen and to deliver meals. For information, contact Margaret at 724-898-0080 or Tim at 724-538-9380.Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a hideous fashion show from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the church. Dinner will not be provided.The bell choir will practice after the 10 a.m. service Sunday.Lutheran Sisters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Participants should bring a dish to share. A craft will be made after dinner.Confirmation class and Pac Min will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.The church will hold a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Pierotti from Trinity Lutheran Church will preach.GraceWayMary Ann Mahan will provide special music at the GraceWay Community Church service Sunday. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.Hill United PresbyterianHill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will hold a kids' club during the Saturday service. Dan Bender will preach.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday and the Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach.HyLights youth fellowship will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The youth should meet in the youth lounge.Club 56 for fifth and sixth graders will begin its new season from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.The instrumental ensemble will practice from 5 to 6 p.m.The youth chorale will sell fair trade coffee, tea, and hot cocoa mix this Sunday after worship outside the music studio.Mars United PresbyterianMars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will begin Lenten soup lunches at noon Fridays beginning this Friday.The church will also hold potluck dinners at 6 p.m. Wednesdays beginning this Wednesday. The theme will be encounters with Christ during Lent.Meridian United Presbyterian The Sarah Elizabeth Circle of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be meet at 1 p.m. March 5 in room 15. All women are invited.The trustees meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 5.The deacons will be meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in room 15.During March, the special offering collected will be for the camp fund for children who will go to the summer camp.At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the church will meet at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Connoquenessing.Mt. Chestnut PresbyterianMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold a movie night at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. "Facing the Giants" will be shown. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at both services Sunday.The Mt. Chestnut Christian Preschool will hold an open house at 6 p.m. Wednesday.New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will continue the series on pressing toward the prize Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Information is available at NewLifeXn.org or by calling at 724-256-0851.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday.The ministry staff will attend a strategic planning conference March 2 through 6 at Harvestime in Colorado Springs, Colo.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Browns' home. For information, visit www.LiveRelevant.com or call 724-372-0201.The New Life praise team will provide the music for the Sarver-Saxonburg Ministerium's community Lenten services at noon Wednesday at Zion Methodist Church in Sarver. The Rev. Carter of St. Joseph Church will share a message. Lenten services will be held at various churches throughout the community on Wednesdays during Lent. For a complete list, visit www.NewLifeXn.org, click on the church family tab and scroll to announcements.North Main St. Church of GodThe board of evangelism will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension.The Women of the Church of God will meet at 1 p.m. March 5.Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will change worship time to 8:30 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school will follow.Old Union PresbyterianOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will provide a meal for the men's homeless shelter March 6. To donate supplies, sign up in the back of the church. Those interested in serving the meal should speak with Becky McMaster.The Mars Lenten Luncheon series will begin Friday. The theme is "The Names of God." This week the Rev. Nathan Esser of Mars United Presbyterian Church will speak on "God as Jehovah." The lunch begins at noon and ends at 1 p.m.The guest preacher this week will be Glenn Oswald, executive director of the Camping Association.Plains and Crestview Presbyterian Plains Presbyterian Church will join with Crestview Presbyterian Church for Lenten services to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings through April 1.The Wednesday service will be held at Plains Presbyterian Church, 326 Plains Church Road, Cranberry Township and will alternate weeks with Crestview Presbyterian Church, 210 Kline Ave., Callery.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will serve the Sacrament of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.A class about health will be held beginning Sunday and will continue through Lent.The youth group will go to Fast for Food Friday and Saturday as part of the 30-Hour Famine. The event requires the teen to go hungry for 30 hours while raising awareness and money for world hunger. To sponsor a teen, see Dave White or a member of the youth group.Dinner with Friends will be held Saturday at Mama Rosa's Restaurant. Call Barb Gallagher for reservations.A new members class is forming this month. For information, see Pastor Merry or call the church office at 724-287-4777.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of spaghetti or spaghetti sauce. Other items are also appreciated. A cart for donations is located in the narthex.St. Fidelis Roman Catholic On Wednesdays in March, St. Fidelis Roman Catholic Church, 125 Buttercup Road, will host speakers who will offer insight into prayer and spirituality. Each presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. after the 6:30 p.m. Mass in the double classroom of the religious education building.St. John's Reformed At 5:30 p.m. Sunday and continuing through Lent, St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 at Meridian Road, will begin a Lenten fellowship program. The fellowships will begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by a video and discussion at 6:15 p.m. on "What on Earth Am I Here For?" by Rick Warren. The evenings will conclude with a hymn sing.St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will serve Communion at both services Sunday.The first Lenten luncheon will take place following the 11 a.m. worship service. Food will be prepared by the Christian education committee.A new Lenten Bible study of the Psalms will be held at 9 a.m. each Thursday of Lent.St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will serve Holy Communion at all weekend services.The youth group will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets will be available at the door and takeouts will be available. Proceeds will benefit the July youth gathering.The Sanctuary Choir is seeking new members. Practices are held at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the conference room.The Three T's group needs old or unused blankets to be made into quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Donations may be dropped off at the church office.The youth group will meet at 6 p.m. on Sunday in the fellowship hall.The 365-day Bible study will meet at 6:30 Wednesday.The Thiel College Choir from Greenville will perform in concert at 7 p.m. March 5 at the church. The concert is free and an offering will be collected. For information, call the church office at 724-287-6741.St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold midweek Lenten studies at 7 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Wednesday.Church school will collect canned goods for the Cans to the Cupboard project.Summit PresbyterianSummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Dr., will serve Communion at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.The board of His Kids Christian School and all committees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The family night Lenten series will begin at 6 p.m. March 5 with a potluck. Participants should take a dish to share and place settings. Call the church at 724-287-2378 to register. Summit Church is on the corner of Caldwell Drive and Saxonburg Road, a few miles south of Butler.Trinity LutheranSunday is the last day to order daffodils from Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, to benefit the American Cancer Society. A sign up sheet is in the narthex.Communion will be served at all weekend services.Lutheran Sisters in Christ will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church. Participants should bring a dish to share. Crafts will be made for a local nursing home.Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday.A soup supper and game night will be held at 6 p.m. Friday.A women's Bible study will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday.Easter flower order forms will be available on Sunday.Westminster PresbyterianWestminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will hold Man Camp 7 Friday through Sunday at Seneca Hills. Register by calling Seneca Hills at 814-432-3026 or by visiting www.senecahills.org.White Oak Springs PresbyThe White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will observe the first Sunday of Lent with the Lord's Supper on Sunday.Zion LutheranZion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township will change worship time to 11 a.m. Sundays with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.Zion United Methodist Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, is collecting donations for the 30-Hour Famine to be held Friday and Saturday. Boxes are needed for teens to sleep in.Summer camp brochures are now available in the narthex. Contact Trudy Greenfield for information.A women's Bible study will be held from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays through March in the library.